Psychology makes it sound too hard - Self actualisation. I have a simple plan for me: one action you gravitate towards that will make future happy. No strive One action that will be cashed in future. If you treat the future self as a loved one, it will be easier to give. Give it muscle strength, richness of literature, mental awareness, gift of flow through writing, nurturing in nature. All actions to feel satisfied that you added enough in your strength jar